Location
Manchester (with opportunities in Glasgow, Bristol, London, Southampton, Basingstoke, Guildford, Hertford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester depending on team)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive graduate salary

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Our environmental Ground & Water specialists support clients in the assessment and investigation of Brownfield land, supporting development proposals and commercial decisions. The team is also involved in the demolition and decommissioning of entire non-operational power stations and managing small, specialised redundant plants within active process areas.

We are recruiting graduates with a flexible approach and an appetite to learn for our Contaminated Land and Demolition & Decommissioning teams. You will enjoy working in a collaborative environment applying your skills across a diverse range of clients and projects.

Contaminated Land Team
As a graduate in this team, you will support geo-environmental, contaminated land, and hydrogeology projects. Your role will include investigating, assessing, and remediating contaminated sites, with significant fieldwork and progression towards reporting, client liaison, and project management. Typical activities include Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigation design and supervision, soil sampling and logging, subcontractor management, risk assessment, environmental site monitoring, data collection and management, and report preparation.

Demolition and Decommissioning Team
This predominantly site-based role involves supporting decommissioning, demolition, and remediation projects across the UK and potentially internationally. You will monitor operations, assist with planning and programming, gather data and surveys, and liaise with clients and contractors. Projects range from decommissioning entire power stations to managing small redundant plants within active process areas.

Projects you may work on include ground investigations for HS2 and Heathrow, The Great Grid upgrade, remediation of former gasworks and petrochemical sites, UK prototype fusion energy facility, nuclear industry projects, infrastructure and water schemes, thermal power station demolition, refinery high hazard plant demolition, and nuclear power station decommissioning.

Graduate Development Programme and Progression
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme supports your personal and professional growth through blended learning, career workshops, networking, mentoring for professional registration, and on-the-job experience. We encourage chartered status achievement and provide a supportive environment for career advancement.

Join an enthusiastic and supportive team, working with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, and collaborating in dynamic project environments. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Apply today.

Experience
Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree. Experience or background in Demolition Management, Construction Management, Health, Safety and Environment, Engineering, or related fields is advantageous.

Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, learn quickly, demonstrate attention to detail, and adapt to change.

Willingness and ability to travel across the UK, including remote environments and overnight stays.

About you
Enthusiastic, collaborative, and motivated to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Creative problem solver with a drive to innovate and share new ideas.

Flexible approach with an appetite to learn and develop professionally.

Qualifications
Minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant subject.

UK driving licence or equivalent.

Successful completion of application form and online skill enabler assessment as part of the recruitment process.